Laisha vs Rayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laisha

Girl #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alive, living, she who lives"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American Multicultural

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,885
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lai, Sha

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Rayan

Boy #580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gates of paradise"

Origin: Arabic/Islamic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#580
Total SSA Count
491
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Laisha Rank #5,885
Rayan Rank #580

Rayan is more popular, ranked #580 vs #5885 for Laisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laisha ___

  • Laisha Rose
  • Laisha Grace
  • Laisha Marie
  • Laisha Jade
  • Laisha Nicole
  • Laisha Simone

Rayan ___

  • Rayan Omar
  • Rayan Malik
  • Rayan Sami
  • Rayan Kareem
  • Rayan Yusuf
  • Rayan Nour

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Laisha

Amara Zara Kayla Malik Jamal

If you choose Rayan

Nadia Layla Omar Yasmin Amir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laisha or Rayan more popular?

Rayan is more popular, ranked #580 compared to Laisha at #5885 in the United States.

What do Laisha and Rayan mean?

Laisha means "alive, living, she who lives" (Arabic origin). Rayan means "gates of paradise" (Arabic/Islamic origin).

Are Laisha and Rayan boy or girl names?

Laisha is primarily a girl name. Rayan is primarily a boy name.

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